Como and Lugano

Excursion from Milan to Como and Lugano

Going on this trip, you will have the opportunity to visit two wonderful cities located on the shores of amazingly beautiful lakes. On this tour, you can enjoy the beauty of nature not only in Italy, but also in Switzerland. You will start exploring these fabulous places from the city of Como. Thanks to the fantastically beautiful nature and luxurious villas on the shores of its lake, it has gained great popularity among prominent Hollywood actors and wealthy businessmen. George Clooney was one of the first to purchase a luxury villa here, followed by Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen. Starting your exploration of Como from its promenade, you will walk to Piazza Cavour, from there to Piazza del Duomo, where you will meet the Cathedral of the XIV century. The beauty of the Gothic style of the cathedral is complemented by elaborate stone carvings.  You will learn why the cathedral houses statues of Pliny the Elder and the Younger, who were not sympathetic to Christianity. The museums Archeologico and Storico Giuseppe Garibaldi are ready to tell you the history of this city. In the Basilica of Sant'Abbondio, you will see the amazing frescoes of the XIII century. In Buranta, where you will climb on the funicular, you can drink a wonderful cappuccino, enjoying a fascinating panorama of the city and the lake. The Alexander Volta Tempio Voltiano Museum will tell you interesting facts about the life of an outstanding man who invented the electric battery. Enjoy the beautiful villas and the beauty of Lake Como, using the services of a pleasure boat. After getting acquainted with Como, you will go to Switzerland, explore Lugano. Here you will find a walk that starts in the central square of Piazza Riforma. You will see the City Hall with its sculptures, in the form of allegories, they symbolize Religion, Harmony, Strength and Freedom. Walking along the pedestrian shopping street via Nassa, you will find the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, decorated with delightful Gothic frescoes, bas-reliefs from the Renaissance, Baroque paintings and refined sculptures of the Rococo period. In the Cathedral of Santa Maria degli Angioli, the frescoes "The Crucifixion" and "The Last Supper" deserve special attention. They were written by a student of Leonardo da Vinci. The walk through Lugano will end in the park of Villa Ciani, filled with exotic plants and whimsical sculptures. The best way to visit the amazing beauty of the lake and spend a pleasant day is to book a day tour in Como and Lugano. You will spend a wonderful day in comfort, traveling in a comfortable minivan with a personal driver, and a personal guide in Como and Lugano (not included in the tour price) will give you a fascinating tour.

Como is a city located on the border of the two states of Italy and Switzerland, on the coast of the lake of the same name. It is a favorite vacation spot for famous and influential people. The city has gained its fame thanks to the surrounding nature and the luxurious villas that stand along the lake. The melting of the glaciers formed an amazing landscape, giving the lake an unusual shape in the form of an inverted letter Y.  

Lugano is a city located in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland, on the shore of the lake of the same name at the foot of the Alpine mountains of Monte San Salvatore, Monte Generoso and Monte Brae.

Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the cities of Como and Lugano. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the cities on your own or with a professional guide.

Important information:

The price of the tour does not include the cost of professional services. If you want to order these services, please activate them in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the tasting option and the number of hours of the guide's work is made at the time of ordering. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.

The guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. A personal guide will plan the tour according to your wishes, guide you through the streets and places that are difficult to find yourself. The cost of a professional guide in Como and Lugano is 50€ per hour.

The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the meeting place you specified until the moment of your return. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.

Good restaurants

Como
You can have a delicious lunch in the restaurants:
Pizza Roma Ristorante   Feel Como   The Market Place Restaurant

Lugano
You can have a delicious lunch in the restaurants:
Principe Leopoldo   Villa Sassa   Restaurant Gallery Arte al Lago

Travel time:

• from Milan to Como, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the location of your hotel
• from Lugano to Milan, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on the location of your hotel